While most breast lumps are non-cancerous, the discovery of any new breast lumps, nipple discharge or skin changes around the nipple should prompt a trip to the doctor.
Breast cancer is the No. 1 cancer found in women in Singapore, accounting for 29.4% of all female cancers. Learn how to lower your risk.
We look at how breast reconstruction can help in the recovery process of breast cancer and what to expect.
Breast surgeon Dr Tan Yah Yuen explains why minimally invasive surgery is a preferred option for breast cancer diagnosis.
Worried about the lump you found in your breast? Find out how a breast biopsy can provide diagnosis.
We interview Dr Lim Siew Kuan, a general surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, to understand what to expect before going for a breast biopsy procedure.
Learn how mammography works to detect breast cancer at an early stage, and why regular screening is so important.
Is your mother neglecting her own health as she ages? What can we do to care for our mothers’ well-being?
True or false? We break down 8 common myths surrounding women’s health.
Less than 10% of breast cancers are due to genetic predisposition. Dr Tan Yah Yuen explains how doctors calculate your risk of breast cancer, and what preventive options you have based on your risk.
Like mother, like child. It is no news that your mum has played a huge role in shaping who you are – but when it comes to your health, don’t be too quick to blame her genes.
Being told that something suspicious was found in your mammogram can be scary. We guide you on what to expect on your follow-up tests.
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